July 31st - August 3rd, 2025
FREE
Admission
BIG TOP ENTERTAINMENT
Listed in order of appearance.
All Big Top Entertainment is FREE. Limited seating is available on a first-come, first serve basis, but personal camp-style chairs are welcome!
KIDS AT PLAY
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
FREE
Kids at Play, a local favorite led by WRLO radio personality Dave Melvin, has been playing the Northwoods music circuit regularly for the past several years and brings a variety of rock, funk, and blues tunes to the Oneida County Fair.
https://linktr.ee/kidsatplayband
BIG BLITZ
Thursday, July 25th, 2024
7 pm - 9:15 pm
FREE
Based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Big Blitz was born from the sounds of dance, rock, and jazz. This trio is comprised of Lucas Ciesielski (Saxophone), Nick Grabigel (Drums), and Mason Ciesielski (Saxophone and Synth). The band performs in a unique style, combining their individual musical influences to create a captivating sound. Big Blitz delivers a high-energy performance that is guaranteed to transform any of your preconceived notions of the music that can be created by a saxophone-and-drum trio, and unlike anything you’ve ever seen at the Oneida County Fair. www.bigblitzband.com
Sponsored in part by The Hodag Store
NORTHWOODS UKERS
Friday, July 26th, 2024
11:30 am
FREE
From Tin Pan Alley to rock ‘an roll to country, The Northwoods Ukers is a group of fun-loving people who love to sing and play the ukulele. People of all ages are sure to enjoy the return of this 30+ ukele ensemble!
NATE SHEPARD
Friday, July 26th, 2024
1:30 pm
FREE
Nate Sheppard is a multi-talented mixed media artist who specializes in filmmaking, music production, and multimedia performance. As a performer, he loves to infuse modern synthesized elements into a folk style of music. His musical style is characterized as a delightful blend of folk, experimental vocal looping, and cinematic sonic explorations. www.natesheppard.com
BOGFOOT
Friday, July 26th, 2024
4 pm - 6:15 pm
FREE
Straight from the bog on Indian lake! Bogfoot is an energetic and fun 5 piece band, including Father and Son that has been together for 4 years. If you want a real fun Northwoods experience you will have to catch BOGFOOT at the Oneida County Fair. Bringing 8 decades of exciting music, 4pc harmonies, and love to captivate their fans with high energy performances that will get you and your friends on the dancefloor. www.bogfootband.com
THE HOLY ROCKA ROLLAZ
Friday, July 26th, 2024
8 pm - 10:15 pm
FREE
Take an authentic trip back to the fantastic 50s with The Holy Rocka Rollaz! If it’s the classic early rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash (and many more!) that you want, played just the way those legends played it…you have found your dream band! Minnesota’s own Holy Rocka Rollaz brings back the sound, the look, the memories, and nostalgia of one of America’s most treasured eras. There’s nothing but PURE EARLY AMERICAN ROCK ‘n’ ROLL about them. www.holyrockarollaz.com
WILL YOUNG
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
11:30 am
FREE
Popular Rhinelander singer songwriter Will Young brings his strong yet smooth vocals and patient yet powerful guitar style, out of the wine bar, to the Oneida County Fair. Don’t miss the wonderful Will on the main stage under the big top!
JOSH OTTE
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
1:30 pm
FREE
Local one-man-punk-show Josh Otte is sure to entertain with his high-energy performance of classic punk rock tunes, and a splash of classic song along tossed in for food measure.
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
4 pm
FREE
The Morning Kings (TMK) is a band from Minnesota and was established in 2010. The Morning Kings are known throughout the region for having a layered, energetic full band sound with influences of funk, rock, and organized jam. TMK pushes the envelope to create and innovate music that can get a crowd moving while invoking a true connection to the music. www.themorningkings.com
MORNING KINGS
FRANK BANG
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
8 pm - 10:15 pm
FREE
Former Buddy Guy guitarist and Chicago native Frank Bang combines fiery guitar work and powerful and emotional vocal performances with rich songwriting and showmanship. Sirius XM Bluesville featured artist & guest DJ on tour now throughout Florida and the US! Frank Bang has played with Buddy Guy, Carlos Santana, Robert Plant, Jimmy Vaughn, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Etta James, Zakk Wylde, and many more. www.frankbangmusic.com
NORTHWOODS CHORALIERS
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
FREE
This beloved Northwoods Choral Group has graced the stages of many a community event and is always a fan favorite at the OCF. A great way to start Sunday at the fair, the Northwoods Choraliers are sure to please the ears at the OCF.
SANTY & SON WITH FRIENDS
Sunday, July 28th, 2024
1 pm - 4 pm
FREE
Practically a Sunday tradition at the OCF, Santy and Son will bring their friends along for a toe-tapping afternoon under the big top tent. Playing a wide variety of your favorite songs from pop to rock n’ roll will make for a perfect closing day at the Oneida County Fair! https://sites.google.com/view/santyandsonmusic